Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Panelist discusses how rapid access clinics could revolutionize HS patient care by providing swift, comprehensive diagnostic pathways, integrating multidisciplinary expertise, and enabling early intervention. Strategies for equitable access include telemedicine, mobile diagnostic units, community health worker training, sliding-scale pricing, and partnerships with local health care providers to overcome geographical and economic barriers in underserved regions.

EP: 1.Bridging the Gap in Recognizing Early Symptoms of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 2.Improving HS Diagnosis and Care Through Better Alignment of Staging and Severity

EP: 3.Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Care

EP: 4.Economic Implications of Diagnostic Delays in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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EP: 5.Strategies for Equitable Access in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

EP: 6.Partnering With Patient Advocacy Groups to Improve HS Awareness and Outcomes

EP: 7.Holistic Care for HS Patients: The Power of Multidisciplinary Models

EP: 8.The Case for HS Centers of Excellence: Evidence for Improved Patient Outcomes

EP: 9.Innovating HS Care: Applying Multidisciplinary Lessons to Diagnosis and Management

EP: 10.The Value Proposition: Justifying the Investment in HS Centers of Excellence

EP: 11.Key Takeaways on HS Care: Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Equity Solutions

EP: 12.Navigating HS Management: The Patient Journey

EP: 13.Advancing HS Outcomes: Resource Prioritization and Success Measurement

EP: 14.Tailoring HS Treatment: The Path to Better Patient Outcomes

Video content above is prompted by the following:

• In what ways could rapid access clinics serve as a model for early diagnosis and coordinated care for HS patients?
• What strategies can be employed to ensure equitable access to diagnostic services for patients in underserved areas?

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